Dr. Adrian Sterling
Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon
18+
Years Exp.
3.2k
Surgeries
40+
Publications
98%
Success Rate
About Dr. Sterling
Dr. Adrian Sterling is the Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon at Lumina Health, bringing over 18 years of experience in complex cardiac surgery. He completed his MD at Harvard Medical School and fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, before joining Lumina Health in 2012.
He specialises in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic-assisted bypass procedures, and complex valvular reconstruction. His practice has consistently achieved outcomes above national benchmarks, with a 98% procedural success rate.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Sterling leads the hospital's cardiovascular research programme and has mentored over 30 cardiac surgery fellows.
Areas of Expertise
Education & Training
2002–2006
MD — Harvard Medical School
Graduated with honours. Dean's List all 4 years.
2006–2012
Residency & Fellowship — Johns Hopkins Hospital
Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship. Trained under Prof. David Chang.
2012–Present
Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon — Lumina Health
Leading the department's clinical and research programs.
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Selected Publications
Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair: 5-Year Outcomes in 500 Patients
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery · 2023 · Co-authors: Patel R, Okafor J
Minimally Invasive CABG vs. Conventional CABG: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The Lancet · 2021 · 420 citations
AI-Assisted Intraoperative Imaging in Complex Aortic Surgery
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 2020
Long-Term Outcomes of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
JAMA Cardiology · 2018 · 580 citations
Functional Recovery After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
New England Journal of Medicine · 2016 · 1,100 citations
40+ total publications. View on PubMed →
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248 reviews
"Dr. Sterling performed my bypass surgery with exceptional skill. His pre-surgical consultation was thorough and reassuring. I was back on my feet in record time."
"After three failed procedures elsewhere, Dr. Sterling repaired my mitral valve robotically. The recovery was smoother than I ever imagined. Truly world-class."
"Excellent surgeon. Waiting time could be improved, but the quality of care more than compensates. Would absolutely recommend."
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